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DD/FDI Device Package to FDT DTM
Although, most of the functionalities offered by these three standards overlap, still the vendors are entailed to invest in all of these technologies to support various FDT/DD/FDI Hosts. -
FeatureAutoQuiz: What Is the Minimum Course of Action to Take Before Replacing Damaged Wiring?
All circuits to be worked on should be tested with a multi-meter prior to performing work to ensure that no voltage or current is present. -
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Bacharach announces MGS-400 Gas Detection Series
The MGS-400 gas detectors support safety compliance inside of machinery rooms, mechanical equipment rooms, chiller plants, cold storage facilities and walk-in freezers by monitoring for dangerous refrigerant leaks for numerous gases including HFCs, HFOs, HCFCs, CO2, and NH3 (ammonia). -
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JVL Industri Elektronik A/S introduces CiA402 Drive profile and synchronization for EtherCAT
The JVL EtherCAT module is equipped with two Ethernet connectors and a built-in switch, enabling line, star, tree and ring topology without any extra hardware. The JVL EtherCAT module has several LEDs, enabling technicians and operators to get a status overview. -
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Siemens helps Konecranes implement digital innovation platform
Using the Siemens platform for digital innovation, Konecranes has been able to connect the data from all of these organizations to create one 360 degree view of how prototypes are running and performing, and correlating requirements to, real world performance data. -
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Hexagon AB announces acquisition of Etalon
Headquartered in Braunschweig, Germany with a global network of distribution partners, Etalon will operate within Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division. -
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Could AI Security Prevent Hacks?
By Graham Smith, Curo Talent We’ve all heard of the wider IT skills shortage, but the lack of security skills in the industry is even more critical. This article explains the role of automation in IT security and how it could address the skills shortage. -
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Association for Advancing Automation announces call for 2019 Automate Launch Pad Startup Competition
The competition gives the industry’s most innovative young companies the chance to vie for a $10,000 cash award and the spotlight at the Automate 2019 Show and Conference—a showcase devoted to automation industry trends, leading-edge technology and business innovation, taking place April 8-11 in Chicago, Illinois. -
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EGE releases STD flow controller with aseptic Varivent F process adapter
The thermal sensor is suitable for use in category 2 hazardous areas. It detects flow velocities between 1 cm/s and 10 cm/s in water and between 3 cm/s and 200 cm/s in oil. -
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Measurement Computing Corporation releases MCC 152 voltage output and digital I/O HAT for Raspberry Pi
The MCC 152 features two 0-5 V analog outputs with updates rates up to 5 kS/s. Eight digital I/O lines are also included and can be configured as input or output on a bit by bit basis. Up to eight MCC HATs -
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Thorlabs announces VEG210C1 and VEG220C1 imaging systems
Based on Thorlabs’ MEMS‐VCSEL swept‐wavelength laser source technology, these systems are available in both 100 kHz (VEG210) and 200 kHz (VEG220) variants. -
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Mitsubishi Electric introduces MAPS 4 SCADA solution
Built on a Service Oriented Architecture (SOA), the full MAPS 4 process suite delivers flexibility in handling, automating, controlling, verifying and auditing processes. -
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International Society of Automation (ISA) announces Paul Gruhn as 2019 Society President
ISA is a nonprofit professional association that provides technical resources and programs for those who apply engineering and technology to improve the management, safety and cybersecurity of modern automation and control systems used across industry and critical infrastructure. -
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Digitalization and the Food and Beverage Industry
By Robert Glass, ABB Digitalization encompasses a transformation in the way industrial environments work. For the food and beverage industry, this means companies can better comply with legislation through a transformation in areas including connectivity, smart sensors, traceability, cloud computing and monitoring. -
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ControlSoft announces acquisition of eSimulation and DxT3
Through this acquisition, eSimulation can offer a range of solutions to the midstream and upstream industries. For example, ControlSoft’s MANTRA advanced process control (APC) platform can help stabilize gas plants, condensate stabilizers, and fractionation facilities and enable operators to effectively hit optimization targets -
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AutomationDirect announces free online PLC training
Due to the high demand and requests for training in the field of industrial automation, AutomationDirect is now offering unlimited access to selected Interconnecting Automation training series for anyone interested in learning about industrial controllers. -
Case Study
Rockwell Automation helps Arkansas Steel enhance manufacturing intelligence
While updating the plant’s control layer, IT teams at Arkansas Steel began considering additional opportunities to improve operations. What they found was an issue with workforce utilization: Operators’ attention was divided between the process of creating tie plates and handling data. -
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FreePoint Technologies announces acquisition of CoreSolutions
Through the acquisition, FreePoint will accelerate the development of its ShiftWorx platform for machine monitoring in manufacturing while providing configuration and customization to meet enterprise customer needs. -
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CyberX announces patent for ICS Threat Monitoring Analytics
The patent covers analytics for detecting anomalous behavior in ICS networks incorporating specialized ICS protocols such as Modbus and DNP3, and specialized ICS devices such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs) and Human Machine Interfaces (HMIs). -
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Watlow releases batch processing feature for its F4T temperature and process controller and D4T data logger
The batch processing feature is designed for OEMs and end users with thermal processes who seek to collect manufacturing part processing thermal data. The F4T or D4T with batch processing automates data record entry and reports.